Cheese And Bacon Okra Poppers Recipe

Cheese And Bacon Okra Poppers Recipe

A recipe for Southern cheese-stuffed okra poppers

Ah, the Southern life. Whenever we feel the need for ultimate comfort recipes we turn to Southern Living Magazine's new Feel Good Food cookbook. These cheese-stuffed bacon-wrapped okra poppers sure sound like they'll make us feel good.

Ah, the Southern life. Whenever we feel the need for ultimate comfort recipes we turn to Southern Living magazine‘s new Feel Good Food cookbook. These cheese-stuffed bacon-wrapped okra poppers sure sound like they’ll make us feel good. Chiefly, we like the part where we don’t have to hollow out, stuff and deep-fry 30 jalapeños.

Cheese And Bacon Okra Poppers Recipe

Prep Time:
25 minutes

Cook Time:
45 minutes

Level of Difficulty:
Easy

Serving Size:
16 poppers

Ingredients

16
slices
bacon

1
pound
okra

1
8-ounce container
chive cream cheese, softened

1/2
cup
extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

1/4
cup
green onions, chopped

1/4
teaspoon
kosher salt

1/4
teaspoon
freshly ground pepper

vegetable cooking spray

Directions

Preheat oven to 425° with oven rack 6 inches from heat. Cook bacon, in 2 batches, in a large skillet over medium-high heat 1 to 2 minutes on each side or just until bacon begins to curl; remove bacon, and drain on paper towels.

Cut each slice in half crosswise. Discard drippings.

Cut each okra pod lengthwise down 1 side, leaving stem and other side of pod intact; remove seeds and membranes.

Stir together cream cheese and next 4 ingredients in a small bowl. Carefully pipe/spoon cheese mixture into cavity of each okra pod.

Wrap each stuffed okra pod with 1 bacon piece, and secure with a wooden pick.

Place half of okra, cheese side up, on a foil-lined baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 425° for 8 minutes or until okra is tender and bacon is crisp.